Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI) is a program of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and utilizes the Community Foundation’s professional services and staff.

The Nonprofit Leadership Initiative is a collaborative partnership of Fox Valley area nonprofits, funders, educational institutions, and businesses that started over 10 years ago and is dedicated to providing resources needed by effective nonprofit boards and executive leaders.

We are a program within the Community Engagement department of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.

Events

Events

We are here to provide leadership development and education opportunities to nonprofit leaders and board members. Visit our Events page to view our upcoming offerings.

Upcoming Events
Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals

To expand our facilitator base and maintain transparency throughout our trainer selection process, NPLI utilized a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for paid events and programs. We invite all to apply to our open requests or submit a presentation idea for consideration.

View Our RFPs
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Contact Us

Our team is here to help! Please call or email, and a member of our team will respond as quickly as possible.

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The NPLI Mission

We provide Fox Valley area nonprofits with opportunities for leadership development and learning to better achieve their missions.

Our Vision

We envision a healthy and resilient region where nonprofit leaders and organizations have access to the resources they need and are equipped with the skills to make our community a great place to live for all.

Our Values

Our partnerships with organizations, vendors, and trainers will be guided by:

  • Respect: We treat the people and organizations with whom we work with dignity and respect, and as partners in our shared goal to improve individual and community well-being.
  • Integrity: We steward resources responsibly, make thoughtful and transparent decisions, and we keep our promises and commitments.
  • Teamwork: We engage in fulfilling our mission together in a culture of abundance where our skills, talents, and other resources foster the outcomes none of us could produce alone.
  • Stewardship: We show our gratitude for the gifts and trust we are given, fulfilling our commitments with humble care and service.
  • Belonging: We foster a culture where all are valued, feel included, and can contribute to our mission. We invite diverse participation in our work, remove barriers to opportunity, and strive toward fair and inclusive access to resources and the opportunity for all Fox Valley Region’s people and communities to achieve their full potential.

Meet Our Team

HOPE SCHAEFER
Executive Director

(920) 393-3887
hschaefer@npleadershipfv.org

ANDREA PETERSON
Program & Communications Manager

(920) 239-8031
andrea@npleadershipfv.org

Thank you to our major investors:

An anonymous fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region also provided grant funding.
Major investors have pledged $25,000 or more in support through financial or in-kind contributions.

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